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Nuclear Medicine Technologist Requirements by Jurisdiction - West Virginia

  1. Does your state license nuclear medicine technologists? Yes
  2. Does your state license radiology technologists? Yes
  3. Does your state require a specialty license for CT attenuation correction? Yes
  4. Does your state recognize the CT certification from the ARRT, NMTCB, or both? They will accept ARRT or NMTCB CT Certification or you can take a state-approved exam that allows you to only perform fusion imaging.
  5. If a nuclear medicine technologist is not certified in diagnostic radiography but is certified in CT can they perform diagnostic CT on a standalone CT scanner? Yes with a Nuclear Medicine with Diagnostic CT License
  6. If a nuclear medicine technologist is not certified in diagnostic radiography but is certified in CT can they perform diagnostic CT on a hybrid scanner? Yes with a Nuclear Medicine with Diagnostic CT License
  7. Does your state regulate if a nuclear medicine technologist can administer adjunctive medications? Yes
  8. Does your state require CE for licensing? Active national certification is required
  9. How frequently do you have to renew your nuclear medicine technologist license in your state? Annually
  10. What is the name of the license for CT attenuation correction? Nuclear Medicine with Non-Diagnostic CT License
  11. How many CE units are required? Active national certification is required

Updated October 2025